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ALH 638Y

1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Red Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,653 mi
Last recorded40,653 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2005
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki GPZ110033,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALH 638Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2005 40,653 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 40,653 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ1100?

Based on 6,363 MOT tests across 905 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
541
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 102
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 77
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
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ALH 638Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Red with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,482 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALH 638Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALH 638Y registered?

ALH 638Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 26 February 1983.

Is ALH 638Y safe to buy?

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